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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 2, Chapter 8.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why did the Savilles and their neighbors go into Harry's bomb shelter in Part 1, Chapter 4?
(a) There was a tornado.
(b) Harry was looking for work building bomb shelters.
(c) There was an air raid.
(d) They were showing it off.

2. Who helps the Savilles manage their grief over losing Andrew?
(a) Mark.
(b) Colin.
(c) Tom.
(d) An unnamed neighbor.

3. In Part 1, Chapter 1, what irritates Ellen about Andrew?
(a) His outgoing personality.
(b) His speech impediment.
(c) His sleepiness.
(d) His shyness.

4. Why does Harry become frustrated with Colin's preparatory tests?
(a) The tests are all the same.
(b) He can't find the advanced tests anywhere.
(c) The questions become harder.
(d) Colin keeps getting too many wrong.

5. After the casts come off Harry's legs, what does he ask Mr. Reagan for?
(a) Babysitting time.
(b) A newspaper.
(c) A loan.
(d) A job.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who decides that Colin should attend Sunday school?

2. How was Harry able to take his family to the seashore in Part 1, Chapter 3?

3. At the seashore, how does Colin first react to the water?

4. What shift does Harry work at the coal pit?

5. In Part 2, Chapter 6, what does Colin do on Sundays?

(see the answer key)

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